Holiday Revelers Reminded that Boston’s Parking Incentive is Ongoing through January 2
Two Hours of Free Parking at Meters Available Using the ParkBoston App
Washington, DC – December 18, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Boston Transportation Department is reminding those coming into Boston to celebrate the holidays that the City’s holiday parking incentive is ongoing through the end of the day on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Two hours of free parking at any of the City’s 8,000 metered parking spaces is available by using the new ParkBoston app. To date, hundreds of free parking sessions have been gained by ParkBoston users since the incentive went into effect in late November.
Listed below are the steps that ParkBoston users should follow to take advantage of the free parking offer.
1.Follow the usual transaction instructions on the app until the “Active Session” screen is reached.
2.Click on “Session Options” at the bottom of the screen.
3.The menu will slide up, click on the “Discount” button displayed at the bottom.
4.Enter the code “617617” and click the “Discount Me” button for the discount to be applied.
Each ParkBoston account will be allowed the use of this special “617617” code once during this holiday season.
A ParkBoston account must first be secured to proceed with a transaction. The ParkBoston app is free and available through the App Store or Google Play for IPhone and Android users. A pay-by-voice option is offered for those without web-enabled phones. For more information on Park Boston please visit park.boston.gov.
“ParkBoston makes it easy, quick and convenient to pay for parking at meters,” said Boston Transportation Department Commissioner Gina N. Fiandaca. “If you already have a ParkBoston account, I encourage you to use the discount code to receive two hours of free parking while visiting your favorite restaurant, shop or theater in Boston this holiday season. If you haven’t yet given ParkBoston a try, this is the perfect opportunity for you to do so and take advantage of our holiday parking incentive through the New Year.”
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ParkBoston is a City of Boston customer service enhancement that allows for parking meter payment by smart phone in keeping with Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s goal of using technology to improve basic city services. The initiative was developed and implemented by the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics and the Boston Transportation Department in partnership with Passport, an industry leader in mobile payments. ParkBoston was first introduced to Boston drivers in January of 2015 as a pilot program in the Back Bay. Due to the success of the pilot, an expansion was undertaken and completed in the fall of 2015 to ensure that payment via the ParkBoston app is accepted at all 8,000 City of Boston metered spaces.
ParkBoston was named “Favorite New Mobile Service” of the year on the BetaBoston List of Best Tech Products of 2015.
Contact:
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